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HCV thermal stability
hi guys im just a little bit confuse about what doctor said that boiling has no effect on stability of HCV outside the body but this article said heat have a drastic effect on HCV life
so that means boiling can kill HCV ( http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2834657/ )
HCVcc in culture medium was found to survive 37°C and room temperature (RT, 25 ± 2°C) for 2 and 16 days, respectively, while the virus was relatively stable at 4°C without drastic loss of infectivity for at least 6 weeks. HCVcc in culture medium was sensitive to heat and could be inactivated in 8 and 4 min when incubated at 60°C and 65°C, respectively. However, at 56°C, 40 min were required to eliminate HCVcc infectivity
so that means boiling can kill HCV ( http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2834657/ )
HCVcc in culture medium was found to survive 37°C and room temperature (RT, 25 ± 2°C) for 2 and 16 days, respectively, while the virus was relatively stable at 4°C without drastic loss of infectivity for at least 6 weeks. HCVcc in culture medium was sensitive to heat and could be inactivated in 8 and 4 min when incubated at 60°C and 65°C, respectively. However, at 56°C, 40 min were required to eliminate HCVcc infectivity
For the best resources and info about HCV and a supportive frees community that is anonymous and private, join Hepatitis Connect (www.hepatitisconnect.com). We feature articles about HCV and tattoos. If you went to a professional tattoo parlor, you should be fine because they have to abide by regulations that ensure the prevention of all blood-borne communicable diseases on account of liability issues. The real problem these days is amateur tattooing outside of a controlled environment where the risks are well-understood and standards are maintained. The highest risk by far is prison tattooing where HCV is spread like wildfire.
Hector and orphanedhawk's observations are spot on as is your doctor's comment on boiling. However, a properly used pressure vessel kills Hepatitis Virus not by 'boiling' but by the raising of the pressure and the subsequent sudden drop when the pressure is released. This applies to HBV, not sure about HCV.
Bottom line, tattoo artists, dentists, acupuncturists, doctors, nurses, and phlebotomists should all be using one-use, disposable equipment in this day and age.
Bottom line, tattoo artists, dentists, acupuncturists, doctors, nurses, and phlebotomists should all be using one-use, disposable equipment in this day and age.
Well, since I am self-actualized about the fact that I have anxiety, concerning infectious diseases, I DONT get tattoos or manicures, etc.
I worry about everything all the time too and I do have generalized anxiety disorder. I cannot take the meds for it but if I could, I'd go on them tomorrow. I feel like a prisoner in my own head and it's driving me nuts.
"at least 8-9 weeks". That is not correct.
"HCV RNA can be detected in blood within 1–3 weeks after exposure."
You say its been 7 weeks since you were possible exposed.
Your on a ship? Don't they have a doctor on board? What happens when people get ill?
There is no answer on the Internet, sorry. The only answer is a test. All else is speculation.
Hector
"HCV RNA can be detected in blood within 1–3 weeks after exposure."
You say its been 7 weeks since you were possible exposed.
Your on a ship? Don't they have a doctor on board? What happens when people get ill?
There is no answer on the Internet, sorry. The only answer is a test. All else is speculation.
Hector
hector thanks for answering but first let me tell you that im still on the window period i know that i need at least 8-9 weeks before i have the test my tattoo is only 7 weeks now 2nd im working on the ship so i cannot have test here thats why im looking for the answer on the net..
orphanedhawk maybe your right i have this anxiety disorder im always thinking about this viruses that can infect me..i will take a look at that group maybe it will help me...anyway thanks a lot guys
orphanedhawk maybe your right i have this anxiety disorder im always thinking about this viruses that can infect me..i will take a look at that group maybe it will help me...anyway thanks a lot guys
I looked at your profile.
All of your posts show that your problem is not hep C or HIV but anxiety.
Please seek help for your true problem.
There is an anxiety group and OCD forum on medhellp that can better help you than we can.
If you are still worried, get tested.
You have been answered.
All of your posts show that your problem is not hep C or HIV but anxiety.
Please seek help for your true problem.
There is an anxiety group and OCD forum on medhellp that can better help you than we can.
If you are still worried, get tested.
You have been answered.
If you are worried, get tested.
It is the only way you can know if you are infected or not. Worrying will not give you an answer. Get an appointment with your doctor and get tested. In the time you spent finding out about HCV and heat you could have been on your way to an answer.
HCV RNA test:
HCV RNA can be detected in blood within 1–3 weeks after exposure.
HCV antibody test:
The average time from exposure to antibody to HCV (anti-HCV) seroconversion is 8–9 weeks, and anti-HCV can be detected in >97% of persons by 6 months after exposure.
Talk to your doctor and get the appropriate test performed.
Good luck.
Hector
It is the only way you can know if you are infected or not. Worrying will not give you an answer. Get an appointment with your doctor and get tested. In the time you spent finding out about HCV and heat you could have been on your way to an answer.
HCV RNA test:
HCV RNA can be detected in blood within 1–3 weeks after exposure.
HCV antibody test:
The average time from exposure to antibody to HCV (anti-HCV) seroconversion is 8–9 weeks, and anti-HCV can be detected in >97% of persons by 6 months after exposure.
Talk to your doctor and get the appropriate test performed.
Good luck.
Hector
im a little bit worried cause i just recently got tattoo..the artist used new needles..but the tube that he used..got only boiled in pressure cooker for 30min..so that means that i still have a chance of having HCV
but the doctor here say's boiling is not effective in killing HCV
but the doctor here say's boiling is not effective in killing HCV
Not sure about the heat factor but the research all says that hep C can live outside the body from 16hours to 4 days, max.
Forget what it says about culture medium unless your working in research in a lab, it's not relevant.
Forget what it says about culture medium unless your working in research in a lab, it's not relevant.
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